P1racenews AI automatic summary:
There aren’t many changes in the MotoGP rider line-ups from 2025 to 2026, but perceptions of a lot of those riders changed massively during the last 12 months
There haven’t been many changes in the MotoGP rider line-ups from 2025 to 2026, but perceptions of several riders have shifted significantly over the past year.
The Race MotoGP Podcast panel comprised of Matt Beer, Simon Patterson, Val Khorounzhiy, and Megan White recently debated and ranked all 11 teams’ line-ups.
LCR Honda, with riders Johann Zarco and Diogo Moreira, maintained their 11th position with varying opinions from the panel members.
VR46 Ducati, featuring Fabio Di Giannantonio and Franco Morbidelli, dropped four places from 2025 due to cemented opinions about the riders and their lack of standout performances.
Pramac Yamaha, led by Jack Miller and Toprak Razgatlioglu, maintained their 9th position in the rankings for 2026, with mixed expectations surrounding Razgatlioglu’s debut in MotoGP.
